Category: audio
Sony WH-1000XM6: rumored release date, and possible early leaks
If you’re think that the Sony WH-1000XM6 must be due soon, to replace the now-several-years-old current model, you might be right. The Sony WH-1000XM5 rank among the best noise-cancelling headphones you can buy today – but this is an incredibly competitive market and there’s no shortage of contenders for the…
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Spotify finally lets you create playlist art – and it’s already my favorite new feature since Daylists
Spotify continues to be one of the best music streaming services around thanks to personalized features like Daylists – and it isn’t stopping there. It’s just rolled out a new beta feature that lets you create custom playlist art to make your creations look just as good as they sound.…
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Sonos may drop the price of its ailing Ace headphones and launch a higher-end model – but this rumored cut wouldn’t be enough
The Sonos Ace headphones are the firm’s first venture into the headphone market – and it looks like that venture hasn’t been very successful. The ongoing woes around the Sonos app have done real damage to the brand, and Sonos itself says that the drama overshadowed the launch of the…
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Apple Music’s new Set List playlists might just split the crowd
Make no mistake about it – there is nothing quite like seeing your favorite band or artist live. Part of that could be it being your first show, or it might be your first chance to hear cuts off their latest album – or, if you’re like me, to hear…
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I doubt this retro-style vertical turntable and speakers combo is a good idea, but doesn’t it look incredible?
One of the minor annoyances about vinyl, particularly fancy vinyl, is that you can’t really show it off while it’s playing – so if you have an LP with a particularly great color, or one that creates a zoetrope effect as it’s playing, it’s only visible if you’re looking directly…
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I didn’t care for Dolby Atmos music, but this one mind-blowing experience made me a believer
Dolby Atmos is a phrase you’ll come across when you’re shopping for a new TV, soundbar or home theater speakers. An extension of the more traditional 5.1-channel surround sound, Dolby Atmos aims to create a more immersive experience by adding height channels to mixes, creating a ‘dome’ effect that envelops…
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